The Independent — Prominent Motown studio musician and Funk Brothers member Bob Babbitt, whose bass playing pounded through the Temptations hit "Ball of Confusion" and Marvin Gaye's "Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)," has died. He was 74. more info

Guardian Music — NWA could avoid causing offence: all they needed to do was avoid mentioning women. Simple, really"The world's most dangerous group," as NWA liked to call themselves, were influential, confrontational, funny and unremittingly offensive. Songs suchs a ... more info

Mercury News, California — Kellie Pickler, Temptations and others will also help celebrate the fair's 100th anniversary more info

Guardian Music — This 21-year-old producer's lush electronica is at times blissful and bubbling, but hardly the shock of the 'ooh!'Hometown: Los Angeles.The lineup: Michael Tucker (vocals, production).The background: Michael Tucker, who has just signed to 4AD as Bloo... more info

Popdose — David Ruffin's final single as lead vocalist with the Temptations featured one of his finest performances more info

Discobelle.net — The Phantom’s Revenge has just released a massive two and a half hour long mixtape featuring the best oldies from groups like The Temptations to new 2012 goodies like Punks Jump Up & Dave 1′s “Mr Overtime.” It’s almost 100 tracks of hip hop... more info

Mjsbigblog — American Idol Top 5 Song Spoilers! (My guesses below. What are yours?) 60s Ain’t Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations – Joshua? The Letter by The Box Tops – Phil? Skylar? Proud Mary by Ike and Tina Turner – Jessica? Fortunate Son by Creedenc... more info

Guardian Music — O2, London"NKOTBSB" doesn't exactly trip off the tongue, but it's the official moniker for the combined forces of New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys, who put boyband differences aside last summer and have been touring together ever since. Thei... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Halfway through Thursday night’s miraculous revival meeting cum concert at the Los Angeles Sports Arena, Bruce Springsteen stopped to recall his beginnings in the ‘60s and early ‘70s playing with a bar band. There was one type of music that was... more info

Starpulse — Last night was a big celebration that was brought to us via the Motor City. The stars dazzled throughout the night, while dancing to the sounds of The Temptations, Martha Reeves and Smokey Robinson... more info